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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

UNIVERSITY LOCAL EXAMINATIONS
The results of the examinations held here
under the authority of the University OF
Virginia on the 2Sth, Doth and Both of April
last, have just been received and are as fol-
lows:
StJohn's Academy-Senior Examinations
James II. Causten, Washington, d. O.,
English, History and Geography, and Co.
OiOgy
Junior Examinations Frederick w.
Krchel, Washington, D. c., Mathematics,
English. History and Geography, Geolo
gy', and Chemistry Orlando G. Ketchum,
if Washington, D. c., Mathematics. Eng
lisht, History and Geography, and Geoio-
gy'; William NJ. Foreacre, Atlanta, Ga,
English, History and Geography, Geology
and Chemistry Clay H. Beatte, Fairfax
county, Va, History and Geography, and
Geology George P. O'Tooe, Staunton. Va,
History aud Geography Clifton ID. Price,
Alexandria. Va, History and Geography
Raphael Semmes Roche, Washington. ID.
c, History and Geography.
Washington School-Junior Examine
tOns-Edward K. O'Brien Mathematics
English, History and Geography and Ge'
ology'; Herbert G. Graves, Mathematics
English, History and Geography, and Ge'
ology Harry Darling. Mathematics His
tory and Geography, and Geology.
The ssterisks indicate honors in the studies to
which they are attached.
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LOCAI. BREVITIES.

1t is understood that Mr. r. M. Fryer, OF
the Arrow Steamship Company, has rented
Mr.. Lewis McKenzie's residence, on lower
Prince street.
A meeting of those interested in building
the proposed Mineral Railroad was held
last night at which reports were received
as to the location of coal and timber lands
in the region through which the road will
pass.
The schooner E. K. Hart left here last
night for Presley's creek, where she goes on
the ways to be converted into three. mast
er. The vessel is owned by Kintz & Bro,
of this city.
The testimony in the contested election
case Of Young vs.. Johnston closed to day
AMI it is said the weight dS the evidence
was 10 favor of Mr. Young. The answer to
the mandamus requiring Clerk Young to de-
liver to Mr.. Johnston the certificate of cleo.
ton will be heard before Judge Keith at
Fairfax c. H., on Monday.
The festival held at Christ Church lecture
rooms for the benefit of the Alexandria infrmary
CLOSED; last night. About $75 was realized: i nc
ladies return their thanks to all who aided them
in the festival.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

COMPETITION Observation-Disclosures
the heavy shower yesterday afternoon, a
large number of persons. including many
ladies', assembled at the barracks OF st.
Johns Academy, to witness the prize drill
for the beautiful gold medal given by Mr..
MILFORD G. Potter, of Elmira, n. y a former
commandment. Leuts. Monroe and Bryan,
of Co. F, Sd Va. Vols, the latter Il graduate
of st. Johns and once a lieutenant in lis
cadet corps, acting as judges. About twenty
five cadets participated and from the quick
ness with which they were thrown out, it
was inferred by the spectators that the drill
was poor one. The judges say, however,
that it was the best they have seen in the
school, as they threw out on very
small points, aud that the boys had
manifestly profted much by their prepara-
tons for the National Drill. The chief con-
test was between three cadets, James Il.
Causten of Washington, s. Mason lee, of
Fairfax county, and Ben amin Tubman, of
Charles county, Md. Lee was the first to so
out and as Tubman was almost the last
boy who had entered the school, having
been in it only since February lSt, it WAS ex
pected that Causlen would be the winner,
but being very nervous he unfortunately
Brought his piece 10 the ground ahead of
time in an order, and thus gave the prize to
Tubmsn, who WAS warmly congratulated by
his comrades After the prize drill, a
squad of elk junior cadets, in blue and gold
uniforms, under the command of j. David
Lannon, gave very pretty exhibition drill
on the lawn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

CLOSE OF THE FISHING SEAsoN.-This is
the last day of the shad and herring season,
according to the statute. The shad are
speedily disappearing from the river and re-
turning to the deep sea. The law makes
fishing for shad and herring Improbable
after June 10. In Washington it imposes q
fine of S25 for every fresh shad or herring
offered for sale after that date. The pur.
pose is to give some of the fish that come
Into the river chance TO spawn. An old
fisherman says it is his opinion that there
were enough left in the river after the legal
season closed 10 do considerable toward
keeping up the supply. Capt. w. e. Stew
art. who has managed fisheries on the POto-
mac for many years, says that while I'M
dOubtedly there had been an increase in the
numbers OF shad during tho past three or
four years the seine fisheries on the
This was due 10 the change in the modes
of fishing, and especially to the use fpound
nets, at the mouth of the river and far down
the bay. These pound.nets are set out and
fish twenty. four hours out of the twenty
four, catching everything that comes along.
The owners 20 once day, raise tho nets,
bail out the fish, and place the nets back
again III the water. He thought, however,
that on the whole the work OF the Fish
Commission in propagalng shad had had
good results. Gill net fishing Us we'll as all
other fishing with nets is forbidden in the
Potomac inside the District limits. In other
parts of the river it rests with the owners of
the fishing shores whether to permit gill
netting in the waters controlled by them.
These gll.nets are light contrivances, easily
operated, generally by one OF two mon, and
so meshed that the fishes running their heads
through the intorstices are caught by the
glls There is some gill.net fishing done
ION the sly" in the District waters at night.
Although it is legal to fish for shad any
time between tue 1st of January and the
10Th of June, the shad seldom appear in the
Potomac until the FIRST of April. Mr..
Gwynn Harris, the Inspector of marine pro
dues for Wash ngtou, says his report for
the season, when completed, will show n
gratifying increase in the catch as compared
with last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

Flour is firmer ana stocks III !rst hanhs are
held st full prices. The offerings of Wheat con-
tinuo small and the markets quiet, except for
choice grades OF milling, which arc still strong
aud active none such has been offered on Change
for several months prominent miller remarked
on Change to day that he had not seen perfect
~ sound, linty lot of longbcrry Wheat on this
market for two years, the receipts for quito th'st
long being more or less injured, futures are
about lie per bushel lower and easy, Rye, Corn
and Oats are steady. Produce is in more liberal
receipt and the demand is fairly active at un-
changed figures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

The New OFFICERS BoNDs.-Most of the
bonds of the nearly elected corporation offi
GERS have been fled with the Auditor, the
time for doing which expires to-day. The
mayor gives St, 900 bond the tax collectors
$4,000 and $4,000; the gas officers, each
5000 the auditor. $1,000; the superin
tendent of police and clerk of market, each
$1,000 the inspectors of lumber, wood, &c,
$500 each. The law requires that each bond
and surety shall be subject to the approval
ofthe finance committee, and shall be sub
mitted within fifteen days next after the
election, and if bond approved by the
committee shall not be given within that
time, the committee will report the failure
to the city council at its next meeting and
the council shall proceed to elect another
officer in the place of the person SO failing.
This law does not prevent any officer whose
otice has become vacant by failure to give
bond as required, from being reelected to
said office. The bonds of all the officers are
Kept by the auditor, except the auditors
bond, which is placed in custody OF the
clerk OF the common council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

RESTRAINING ORDER. &c.-Early this
morning deputy U. S, Marshal OVERLY, OF
Richmond, who arrived here last night,
served notices on Commonwealth Attorney
Aarbury and City Treasurer Harlow, re-
sfalning them from bringing suit against
any person who has rendered coupons in
payment of taxes due the State as provided
LOT and directed by the act of the Legsla-
lure OF May y last, and restraining them
;'om doing any act to put said statute into
.oIce until the future action of the U. 5.
S SqFt for the Eastern district of Virginia.
@essrs Marbury and Harlow were also sum-
Soaed to appear before the Judge of the q.
= = court at Richmond on the 6rst Monday
u July next to answer the bill of complaint
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Ali branches of trade and business are quiet,
and report; from the financial centres are to the
same effect as to money matters. Government
bonds are steady. Virginia securitiesare neglect
ed, and quotations show wide difference in the
viows of buyers and sellers. Consol coupons ars
quoted at 6a1aaG5i for the issue fundable at par
33lAa34 for so per Cents, and 80 bid for non
fundable Railroad securities are very quiet We
quote Va Mid. J st 2O2s a121 y Sd 110ha111;
18th 69 9th 105. Receipts of produce arc very
limited, and it is not likely that there will be any
activity until after harvest The crop prospect is
fair.
NEW YORK, June 10.-The opening of the
stock market was firm this morning at advances
over the final prices of yesterday of from y to y
per cont. The market was quiet and scon became
dull. The tone of the dealings was generally
steady, and fluctuations were exceedingly narrow
and insignificant. A frmer tone was noticeable
late in the hour aud at II o'clock tho market was
dull but firm. Money easy at 4 y.
BALTIMORE, Juno 10.-yirginia 6s consolidated
= 1O-40s 3Sll new 80 GIG; past due cOu-
pons 81 bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was cloudy and
warm, with one prisoner at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF the following
cases:
Geo. swansbury, charged with vagrarcy, was
fined 81.
Mary Gray, eolored. charged with disorderly
conduct, was fined So.
A resident OF north Fairfax street, charged with
gaming, had his continued
Two'females living on north Lee street, charged
with keeping dsorderly houses, were fined sou
esch and similar case against another woman
was continued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

HAND CUT.-Whie at work at the plane.
ing mill Of Messrs. Aitche5on & Bro, yes
terday evening. young man named Geo.
Koch, son of Mr.. Chas. Koch, who lives on
north st. Asaph street, had one OF his hands
badly cut with o circular saw. lie was
taken to his home where DR.. Gibson rend'
cred The NECESSARY assistance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

LEvY.-City Sergeant Smith yesterday
evening made II levy on quantity of rolling
stock in the yards of the w. & o. Railroad
10 this city, TO satisfy q judgment against
the W., 0. & w. Railroad COMPANY growing
out of the killing of young man named
Nichols, ut Purcellvile, in 1884. The levy
does not prevent the use of the rolling stock
by the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
MARINE NEWS.
PROPOSALS.
OFFICE ALEXANDRIA GAS WORKS,

OFFICE ALEXANDRIA GAS WORKS,
" Room Market Bldg, Royal street 'front.'.
Alexandria. Va, juno 8. 1887,
Sealed proposals will he received by the Com
mittec oil Light at the above office until June 49,
1887, for furnishing the Alexandria Gas Works
with FIFTEEN HUNDRED TONS, MORE OR
LESS, OF GAS COAL, to be delivered at the
works in Alexandria. The yield per ton and
illuminating power of gas produced must be
stated also the terms of payment. The committee
reserve to themselves the right to reject any and
all bids BY order of the President of the Commit.
tee on Light
jeS I'd J. ROXBURY, supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

]. F. Cooper and others against the Audi
tor, Treasurer and all the Commonwealth q
Attorneys and Treasurers in the State. Mr.
Overly left here this morning to serve SINH
lar notices in each county in the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

STEAMBOAT CoNDEMNED.-The steamer
George Law has been examined and in
spected by government expert and con-
demned The boiler was found to be de-
fective. The steamer has gone 10 Washing
ton for repairs, and will not return for about
two week Petersburg appeal.
The George Law formerly ran on the Po'
tnmac
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Dealers. Merchants. Commission Merchants, Com
mercial Brokers' Peddlers, Auctioneers, Common
Criers, Book Agents. Real Estate Brokers, Junk
Dealers, Insurance Agents. Ordinary Keepers,
Houses OF Private Entertainment, Billiard Ia
hles, Bagatollo and similar tables, Merchant Tail
ors Green Grocers, Butchers, Dealers in Ice, Coal
and Wood Telephone and Telegraph Companies,
Owners OF Vehicles Keepers Of Livery Stables
and all others requiring license will make ap-
plicatiOn for the same at room No. 1 Market
Building, Cameron street side.
GEO. DUFFEY,
my3i colt Commissioner of the Revenue.
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Oaxette.
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 10.
LOCAL NEWS.

For this section brisk northerly winds becom-
ing high along the coast, fair weather, nearly
stationary temperature
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NNAYOR'S OFFICE

NNAYOR'S OFFICE,
WI ALEXANDRIA, Va, May II, 1897
KnOw all men By these presents:
That !, John b. Smoot, Mayor of the city of Al
exandria Virginia, by virtue of resolution of the
City Council OF said city, passed May 10TH 1887,
do oiier REWARD OF FIVE HUNDRED DOL
LARS $500 for the apprehension and conviction
of the MURDERER OR MURDERERS OF
POLICEMAN JULIAN ARNOLD, who was shot
and murdered in aaid city, on the night of the
14th day OF May, 1887.
JNO B. SMOOT,
. Mayor of the City of Alexandria, Va
my1T.tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

CHURCH SoCIABLE.--This evening at
o'clock the members of the Baptist church
aud congregation and their friends will hold
a church socable or reunion in the lecture
room OF the church. The choir will render
some choice music, there will be several
short address es and the rest of the evening
will be- spent ia social intercourse. The
ladies of the Sunday school will sell refresh
ments during the evening at moderate
nrice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
Cattle Markets.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Jane 9--Beci
Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
Genersijv rated first qualify. 70 90
Medium or good fair quality. 80 al75
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
ALEXANDRIA GAS WORKS,

OFFICE ALEXANDRIA GAS WORKS.
~ Rooms Nos. 3 and 5 Mark ct Building
A!cxandria, Va, May - 1887.
In consequence of change in the office of Su-
perintendcnt OF Cas- shall not be- able to grant
that indulgence which | have heretofore extend
ed. The gas therefore will be closed of of all who
may be delinquent, without respect of person, on
the 18th instant May. The end of tho fiscal
year occurs this month"; and Am obliged to settle.
hope you will respond to this appeal by calling
at the ohco and paying up.
my12 tt J. ROXBURY, Superintendent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

SUIT-The owners of the steamer w. W.
Corcoran, who rent wharf landing foot OF
NJ street southwest, in Washington, from
the commissioners, under their claim of
public ownership OF the river front OF that
city, have called upon the District authori-
tiea to defend their rights against the snit
which the Upper Potomac Steamboat Com.
pany has brought against the steamer Cor
coran for rent. Thia suit will bring into the
courts the question of the rights of the Dis
trict on tho river front.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10
CORPORATION NOTICES.

4 FRIENDLY TALK WITH GAS CONSUM.
II ERS
would like to leave the Alexandria Gas Works
with mutual pleasant memories, but find that
consumers will not settle, and ss my time is short
shall be compelled to close off all who may be
delinquent on Wednesday, the 18th instant.
earnestly hope l may be saved from being com.
PEELED to resort to such means. Respectfully,
lei 5t j. ROXBURY Supt of Gas
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Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and

Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
.......................... 2 80 W
Extreme range Of prices 40 D 20
Most of the sales were from...... 4 25 A 1915
Total receipts this week $50. Total sales ass.
OF tile receipts SO came from Virginia.
The Offering of Beef Cattle was exceedingly
light this week, but their quality was of better
average than on last Thursday. Tiale through
ont was fairly active, and prices 1ac higher were
obtained than prevailed last week
Sheep and Lambs-TheIc has been heavy run
Of Sheep and Lamts this week, nearly double the
number recorded last week. Trade for Lambs
was not active, but butchers Sheep were some.
what irmer. ] he quality of the offerings did not
average AS good as it did last Thursday. We
quote butcher Sheep at 2lba4k4c per ID, with
few extra shade higher. Lambs 5a7i2 per ID
gross. Receipts 10O19 head.
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. June 9.-Beeves
no trading in Beeves; dressed Beef steady
poor to prime sides 6@.a7a.c per h. Sheep and
Lambs-market about steady for sheep ana
shade stronger for Lambs in the morning but
easier before tbe finish Sheep sold at So 75a
. % per leo lbs with two carloads at 30 BOA
3 37la, and Lambs at 81 50a9 so per 100 lba.
Hogs-live Hogs nominally dull at So 2Oa5 80
per 100 lbs.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, june 9.-Cattle-
market firm for best, common weak; shipping
steers $4a5 IS; suckers and feeders 81 25a3 65;
mixed 81 50a3 so, and Texas Cattle So 25a4.
Hogs-market stronger; rough and mixed 81 Goa
8 05; packing and shipping 81 90a5 20, and
lght-weiehts 81 60a5. Sheep-market steady
natives S3s4 80; Western $3a425; Texans
81 70a3 40, and Lambs 81 50a3 25.
QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. juno 9.-At
Queenstown this week there were some 264 head
of Cattle offered, with sales atprces ranging from
3 to DC per ID. 1893 Sheep snd Lambs were
offered; Sheep brought 3a44.c, and Lambs 5la
a7c per pound. Some Cows and Calves were
sold at $1Sa4O per head. Market dull for Cattle
Sheep and Lambs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

SALE OF THE BRADDoCK HoUsE.-Mr r
NJ. Fryer, of the Arrow Steamship Compa-
ny, has purchased from Mr.. J. d. Fish, Of
New York, the Braddock House in this city,
and yesterday evening Mr.. A. w. Arm
strong attorney for Mr. Fish, turned the
hotel over to Mr.. NJ. w. B. Soaring for Mr..
Fryer The price paid for the property is
not given. Mr.. Soaring has continued Mr..
Robbins. the late proprietor, as manager
and the hotel for the present at least will
be conducted as heretofore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

RaLT1,ioRE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET, June
Sugars-The demand at the Northern ports is
light, and the market for raw Sugars is quiet,
though steady, with the stock well held. The
worlds supply is said to be less than last year.
The quotations are 41ac for 80 test Muscovado
and 5 $40 for 90 test centrifugal. For refined
Sugars the market is quiet and steady, with fair
demand for distribution at current prices. We
quote hards at So so for cut loaf: So 81 for
cubes, So so for powdered and So l. for gran
ulated. softs-S6 25 for mould A, So 90 for
confectioners' A and So 10 for standard A.
Coffee-The market for invoices is dull and
nominal The speculation has Weakened and
there is little demand at the moment, Though, as
the stock is light holders continue to ask full
n rrH st The sales we're 1000 10 5000 bags, in
lots lots at 2oa4 to a2c. The iobbing trade is dull
and orders are uncertain We quote Rio invoices
as follows Ordinary at pc fair at 22lhc, good
at o3c. and prime at % lhc per Id, 30 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

RICHMOND MARKET June 9.-The market con
tinues quiet, and no transactions were rcporte'
ON Change to-day except the sale of 500 bush
els OF white Corn OH private terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

The BRIDEGROOM TARRIED.-A wedding
was to have taken place in the southeastern
portion of the city last night. and q joyful
assemblage of young and old had filled the
house TO witness the nuplials of The contrac-
ting parties The wedding supper had been
spread and everything made ready, but a
vexalous delay on The part of the prospcc-
tive groom caused much uneasincss.
Though hour after hour elapsed, the well
come cry of the bridegrooms approach was
not heard, when some of the party proceed
ed 10 ascertain the cause of his non.appear.
ance. A telephone message was sent to
him in Washington and in a short time an
answer was received stating that he was
unavo;dably detained, but would be on
hand Sunday when he would fulfil his en-
gagement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

CHICAGO, June 1O-Thc Wheat market opened
quiet and with little doing July started in al
S5lb and is now quoted at 95ai June 92i2. July
Corn 80 July Oats 2G4k. July ribs 81 72ia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

The Fredericksburg and Lynchburg markets
are very quiet, and prices are reported weak bn'
nominaly unchanged.
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BALTIMORE. Juno 1o.-Cotton dull; middltig
114i. Flour firm and fairly active; Howard
street and Western super 50 50a:S 10; do extra
So 25s3 90; do family 81 Dad so; City Mills
super 81 50a3 10; do extra 20 25a;i 90; do Rio
brands 81 75a5 90; Patapsco snpcrlativc patent
SO do; family So 10. Whcat-Southern steady
and quiet; red 95a97 amber 96A9S; No Mary
land 954. bid; Wcstern steady and dull No
winter red spot and June s4t hid; July 92i7a
erp steady and quiet white 5ia52 yellow Asa
40 Western easier and dull mixed spot and
June 47a471 July 4714s47as; Aug 45asads.
Oats easy and dull Southern and Penna 3in3S ;
Western white 36a381a; do mixed :i3a35. Rye
higher and firm at 5Sa6l. Hay dull; prime to
choice Western S14a1A so. Provisions steady.
Mess Pork $15a17. Bulk meats-shoulders aud
clear rib sides packed 65saSia. BacOn-shCuld-
ers 7a4a914; clear rib sides 81, hams 12'hal4
Lard-refned gu. Butter firm; Western packed
11s14; creamery 16a2O. Eggs firm at l7a2l =
Coffee dull; Rio cargoes, ordinary to lair pa
22b. Sugar steady and quiet; soft 90. WINS
key quiet at 81 14a1 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

UNHE GOLDEN HAM, for sale by GEO. McBUR
Il NEY & SON. mill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

New YORK, June 9.-Cotton easy: upland:
II Sic; Orleans II y; futures steady. Flour
quiet and weak. Wheat irregular. Corn easier
Pork dull at SIG; old mess dull at SIS. Lard
firmer at 81 O2lb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-10

TIE ALEXANDRIA RIFLEs.-A meeting
of Alexandria Rifles. the proposed new mil
itary organization of this city, was held last
night at the Concordia but the election of a
captain of the company was postponed. A
committee of four was appointed to wait on
several gentlemen of the city, whose names
have been mentioned in connection with the
position, to ascertain which of them would
accept the captaincy if elected. The meet.
ing adjourned till Tuesday night next. 1t
is understood that Mr.. J. G. Beckham will
be rendered the position.